Nilay Patel

Product Manager

FigmaPythonSAFe
Entry Level
Exp. Level
Fremont, CA
Located

Experience

Founder

Jan 2024 – Present
QuickCruitSan Francisco, CA
  • Defined and executed go-to-market strategy for new analytics and AI-driven features, leading to a 3x boost in users
  • Launched a full-stack SaaS platform from the ground up to improve how people find and apply for jobs with 500+ users
  • Led a cross-functional team of 6 using SAFe to drive strategy and deliver scalable product improvements
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to craft messaging and launch email campaigns tailored to job seekers
  • Built and deployed a neural network for AI job matching, increasing match precision and relevance by 93% overall

Robotics Product Manager Intern

Jun 2023 – Sep 2023
Zebra TechnologiesSan Jose, CA
  • Fully refreshed fleet-dashboard, aligning product with market trends, boosting UX and increased adoption by 84%
  • Translated customer requirements into 40+ user stories to guide product strategy, improve UI/UX and refine roadmap
  • Conducted SWOT analysis and defined the value proposition, driving enhancements to the fleet-dashboard
  • Developed custom Looker dashboards; significantly enhancing data analytics, resulting in over 40% increase in sales

Product Manager Intern

Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
Cigna (Express Scripts)Remote
  • Led UX enhancements for the prescription tracker, improving transparency and increasing order efficiency by 92%
  • Analyzed 2600+ customer reviews using NLP and heatmap tools to identify pain points and inform product strategy
  • Collaborated with pharmacy, UX, & outreach teams to test and deliver Figma-based concepts using customer feedback

Mobile Software Developer Intern

Jun 2021 – Aug 2021
OnsemiSanta Clara, CA
  • Spearheaded app launch to 1000+ users, achieving 82% optimization and UI enhancement through focused iterations
  • Participated in brainstorm and user feedback sessions to gather input to apply rapid changes for prototype iterations
  • Designed the UI in Figma, implemented with Java & XML in Android Studio, & deployed the app on Google Play Store

Projects

Web Development

Web Development

  • Built full-stack clinic website; integrate appointment system and SEO, elevating online presence and patient access
  • Utilized data analytics to refine user-experience and operational efficiency, driving increased patient engagement

Product Manager

Product Manager

  • Leveraged client metrics to identify and resolve key issues, optimizing product backlog for maximum impact
  • Created PRDs for 6 key app features (i.e. PIN reset) by aligning stakeholders and conducting competitor research
  • Set success criteria, and reviewed functionality with user stories. Launched the product cutting wait time by 75%

Engineering Lead

Engineering Lead

  • Conducted market research, interviewing house vets and owners to pinpoint key pain-point for product refinement
  • Designed Figma prototypes and conducted A/B tests with vets, improving product usability through agile techniques
  • Launched MVP I, tailoring presentations for tech-savvy and non-tech audiences, achieving broad adoption

Education

Master of Science, Engineering Management

Jun 2023
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Skills

FigmaPythonSAFeData AnalysisLookerSQLPower BIJIRAConfluenceAgile/ScrumExcelUI/UX Design